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The economics of income: The rich nations mystery

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A lesson plan for Grades 9–12 Economics

Provider: National Council on Economic Education

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Appropriate grades
9–12
Subjects
social studies (economics)
Provider
National Council on Economic Education

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Why are some countries very wealthy and others so poor? In this lesson students will learn about the factors that contribute to a nation's standard of living.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 10 — Economics and Civics

  • Goal 7: The learner will investigate how and why individuals and groups make economic choices.
    • Objective 7.05: Explain the impact of investment on human, capital, productive, and natural resources.
    • Objective 7.06: Compare and contrast how different economic systems address key economic factors.

Grades 11–12 — Economics

  • Goal 8: The learner will analyze the international dimensions of economics.
    • Objective 8.01: Explain the benefits of trade among individuals, regions, and countries.
    • Objective 8.04: Compare and contrast labor productivity trends in the United States and other developed countries.